For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 1,362 students in Red Bluff, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Red Bluff, CA are Tehama Oaks High School, Berrendos Middle School and Tehama County Special Education. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Red Bluff, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Red Bluff have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Red Bluff, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tehama Oaks High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1790 Walnut St.
Red Bluff, CA 96080
(530) 527-4052
Red Bluff, CA 96080
(530) 527-4052
Gr: K-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #22.
Berrendos Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
401 Chestnut Ave.
Red Bluff, CA 96080
(530) 527-6700
Red Bluff, CA 96080
(530) 527-6700
Gr: 6-8 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #33.
Tehama County Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
900 Palm St.
Red Bluff, CA 96080
(530) 527-8581
Red Bluff, CA 96080
(530) 527-8581
Gr: K-12 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #44.
Reeds Creek Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
18335 Johnson Rd.
Red Bluff, CA 96080
(530) 527-6006
Red Bluff, CA 96080
(530) 527-6006
Gr: K-8 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #55.
Lassen-antelope Volcanic Academy (Lava)
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1660 Monroe St.
Red Bluff, CA 96080
(530) 727-9495
Red Bluff, CA 96080
(530) 727-9495
Gr: 5-8 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #66.
Lincoln Street
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1125 Lincoln St.
Red Bluff, CA 96080
(530) 528-7301
Red Bluff, CA 96080
(530) 528-7301
Gr: K-8 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #77.
Vista Preparatory Academy
(Math: 12% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1770 South Jackson St.
Red Bluff, CA 96080
(530) 527-7840
Red Bluff, CA 96080
(530) 527-7840
Gr: 6-8 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: n/an/a
Red Bluff Community Day
Alternative School
1770 S. Jackson
Red Bluff, CA 96080
(530) 527-7200
Red Bluff, CA 96080
(530) 527-7200
Gr: K-8 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Red Bluff, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Red Bluff, CA include Tehama Oaks High School, Berrendos Middle School and Tehama County Special Education.
How many public middle schools are located in Red Bluff?
9 public middle schools are located in Red Bluff.
What is the racial composition of students in Red Bluff?
Red Bluff public middle schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Red Bluff are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Red Bluff include: Vista Preparatory Academy vs. Berrendos Middle School, Berrendos Middle School vs. Vista Preparatory Academy
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